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Pet Shop Boys – Pandemonium CD/DVD Review
When The Pet Shop Boys first toured in 1989, it was a decidedly unique event. The end result was a complete eschewal of the traditional rock concert format, instead incorporating a theatrical approach with stunning visuals, multiple costume changes and the songs themselves being presented as themed concepts complete with filmed backdrops. They have continually expanded on this formula, creating a show that is both visually incredible and undeniably memorable. … read more
Pet Shop Boys – Pandemonium CD/DVD Review
When The Pet Shop Boys first toured in 1989, it was a decidedly unique event. The end result was a complete eschewal of the traditional rock concert format, instead incorporating a theatrical approach with stunning visuals, multiple costume changes and the songs themselves being presented as themed concepts complete with filmed backdrops. They have continually expanded on this formula, creating a show that is both visually incredible and undeniably memorable. … read more
Suzanne Vega – Love Songs Review
I remember the first time I ever heard Suzanne Vega: It was late in the Spring of 1985 and my childhood friend Emily would play Vega’s eponymous debut in her VW Beetle’s tape deck as we drove around the Salt Lake valley. I quickly became enamored with this album and especially Vega’s perceptive lyrics and her pretty, clear voice. At that time there was no one else quite like her. … read more
National CD Reviews – March 2010
Reviews of new and recent releases from The Album Leaf, Crime in Stereo, Dessa, Fucked Up, Galactic, Jason Collett, Owen Pallett, Shearwater, Surfer Blood, Tindersticks, Vampire Weekend, White Wizzard, Xiu Xiu and more! … read more
Daniel Day Trio @ The Red Door
It was a freezing cold Saturday night. As we walked down 2nd south to the Red Door my step-brother and I discussed our lovable local government. I’m halfway through the phrase “Glenn Beck-loving sons of…” when our conversation is abruptly halted. There’s a wait to get inside. A line at a local CD release show? Once we got inside, the guy at the door said “find a spot, wherever you can.” The place was packed.
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P.O.S. @ The Urban Lounge
I’m at the Urban Lounge early, drink in hand, waiting for the music to get started. At the smaller venues, it’s worth my time to show up this prematurely to maybe catch a glimpse of the performers while they aren’t all done up in PR mode. I don’t know why I do it—perhaps to feel included, perhaps just to reassure myself these artists who have provided essential soundtracks for my daily life are, in fact, real people. … read more
National CD Reviews – February 2010
Our web exclusive current national CD reviews include albums from The Clipse, Fashawn, Franz Nicolay, Freelance Whales, Local Natives, Outbreak, Twin Tigers and many more. … read more
Classic National CD Reviews
This month we’re running vintage national music reviews from the likes of The Black Keys, The Bouncing Souls, Fugazi, MF Doom, Nirvana, The Pixies, Rancid, Sage Francis, Subhumans, Wesley Willis, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and many more. … read more
Classic Local CD Reviews
This month we’re running vintage local CD reviews from Bob Moss, The Corleones, Die Monster Die, Gaza, Le Force, The Legendary Porch Pounders, Magstatic, Nolens Volens, Purr Bats, Riverbed Jed, Thunderfist, Tolchock Trio, Tragic Black, The Unlucky Boys, The Used, Vile Blue Shades and The Wolfs. … read more
National CD Reviews – January 2010
This month we review new music from Animal Collective, The Company Band, FELT, Kid Sister, NOFX, Polka Dot Dot Dot, Wyclef Jean and many more. … read more